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Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… Studies (IIAS) at Western Michigan University offers dynamic academic programs that explore the complexities of human culture, diversity, and history. IIAS is home to: … in areas such as public policy, education, and health sciences. Discover more about Anthropology   Related …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/academics

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… on Wed, Mar 04, 2015 Growing up in the northwest section of the United States, several things are hard to ignore: the Seattle Seahawks, Starbucks Coffee, Microsoft, the birthplace of Grunge and Boeing.  For … in the fall of 2002, he chose to major in aviation flight science.  However, understanding the global nature of

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2015/03/marcus-williams-seattle-supersonic-almost

National Choreography Competition

Dance

… work to campus. A faculty committee will narrow the field of submissions to three finalists based on the following … Smutek, 2024 Winner Christa Smutek is Artistic Director of Artistic Edge Dance Centre, Director of in-studio … of Michigan, Ann Arbor and received her B.S. in Movement Science from the School of Kinesiology graduating with …

https://wmich.edu/dance/competition

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… Wed, Jan 31, 2018 Mott and Capt. Dave Powell, WMU College of Aviation Dean The thrill of piloting is to be in command -- to be the one behind the … some, being in command begins when individuals take control of their lives and begin charting their own destinies. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2018/01/mott

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

News

… by Erin Flynn on Stephanie Hampton, who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Good stories have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Faculty Development, International Student Advocate Office (269) 387-3908 Fax (269) 387-0630 Send an email … Indiana University, 2008 M.A., History, University of California at Berkeley, 1998 B.A., Classics, Loyola … Tourism Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland (she/her) works on issues of international student inclusion and is the campus …

https://wmich.edu/global/directory/metro-roland-michelle

Research

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… at Western Michigan University are involved in a variety of research initiatives. Dr. Jon Holtzman recently wrote a … article titled “Rice, Beer and Salad: Varying Constructions of Craving in Japan” which was published in Appetite.  He also presented a paper titled “Shadowscape With Frieze of Goats” at the Satterthwaite Colloquium for African …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/research

February 2020 Appreciation

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Program Specialist, contributes much to the experiences of international students here at WMU. In his role, he works … world with positive experiences through the coordination of international student activities. Specifically, his role … to recognize Dr. Angel Gullon-Rivera in the Family Consumer Science department. I work with Dr. Gullon-Rivera as an …

https://wmich.edu/provost/appreciationfeb2020

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… Valued at $50,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's incoming scholars received a WMU Presidential … Medallion Scholarship and plans to major in biomedical sciences. Cushway graduated from Big Rapids High School and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

News

… Service Award during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7 . “One of higher education’s most important contributions to … impact and presence into the community. Miles is a professor of sociology and director of the University Center … says Dr. Jim Butterfield , professor of political science and former IEC chair. "She has played an integral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824